Overview

The purpose of the global health concentration is to build students’ competencies in population-based disease prevention and control as relevant to all countries in the world. The coursework addresses public health leadership and management principles, with a focus on addressing the health and well-being of disadvantaged populations worldwide. Courses equip students with the skills to effectively strengthen global, regional, national and local public health systems, enhance public health preparedness and emergency response, implement effective policies and programs, and protect and improve global health as a whole. Graduates of this MPH concentration will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and competencies to lead multi-disciplinary, multi-sectoral and multi-national initiatives to enhance the health status and wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities around the world.

Curriculum

  • MPH students in this concentration will take the public health core courses plus 24 units of concentration-specific coursework (16 units of concentration core courses and 8 units of elective courses).

    Required concentration courses increase students’ understanding of the role of global health research and programs, culture, public health systems, and the role of law and human rights in achieving desired health outcomes. Students are trained in quantitative and qualitative methods, healthcare policy, delivery and services, and achieve familiarity with health equity concepts and methods.

    Students in this track will examine 21st-century challenges and threats in public health and will be provided with opportunities to engage in a variety of hands-on experiences locally and internationally that reinforce classroom learning related to world-class problems.

  • PM 565: Introduction to Global Health (4 units)

    PM 576: Global Health Research & Programs (4 units)

    Introduction to the core concepts and methods of planning and implementing health-related programs and research in resource-constrained settings.

     

    In addition, students will choose two of the following to complete their core coursework:

    PM 509: Comparative Health Systems (4 units)

    PM 525: Culture & Health: Global Perspectives (4 units)

    PM 577: Global Health, Law & Human Rights (4 units)

  • Elective options can be found on the concentration Course Plan.

Careers in the Field

    What are some job titles that graduates can seek in this field?

    • Technical specialist/consultant
    • Grant writer
    • Program manager
    • Program development officer
    • Chief administrative officer of international affairs

    What are some agencies students could work for?

    • World Health Organizations (WHO)
    • United Nations Children’s Fund
    • Bureau for Global Health
    • President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
    • US Agency for International Development
    • United Methodist Committee on Relief (UNCOR)
    • Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

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